“In the six years I’ve been here, this was, I would probably say, about the worst I’ve seen the roads with the conditions,” said DOT highway repairer Larry Deodato.

And the season isn’t over yet — with warmer weather bringing potholes to the surface.

“I think you never declare victory,” said DOT Commissioner Polly Trottenberg. “I think you declare that we’ve made tremendous progress.”

With spring officially here, crews have been moving away from spot filling individual potholes in favor of resurfacing entire streets. So over the next few months, all across New York City, you’ll see a lot more road work zones.

“It could double my trip if a lane is closed, but on the long run, it’ll be helpful for the drivers,” Guzman said.

The goal is to resurface 1,000 miles of city roads by this summer.

It is a temporary inconvenience to be sure, but drivers and crews said it would be worth it if it meant fewer potholes.